Residential Youth Workers- Greater Sydney
At Talent Quarter we are passionate about connecting the best healthcare talent with the best opportunities to empower one to make a positive impact on people's lives. Our core business values stem from making every experience count and creating CONNECTIONS WITH IMPACT!
If you are a Youth Worker interested in making a positive and meaningful difference in these young lives and help them pave a brighter future, then contact us. We currently seeking highly skilled Youth Workers in Sydney and surrounding areas.
ABOUT THE ROLE
In this role you will be caring and mentorship to Children and Young People aged 12-17 years living in one of our 24/7. The Children & Young People have experienced backgrounds of trauma, abuse and/or neglect and may also have a mental health, physical or psychosocial disability. Some of the tasks you will be involved in are:
- Assisting with daily routines, personal care and meals, completion of housekeeping tasks, recreational activities, homework supervision and assistance.
- Administering medication.
- Transporting the young people to and from school, day programs and appointments.
- Supporting the involvement of families, facilitating and supervising contact visits.
- Maintaining high quality record keeping and documentation.
Essential Criteria:
- Current NDIS Worker Check
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- National Police Check (within 12 months)
- Valid full driver's licence
- Comprehensive Car Insurance
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Certificate III/IV in Youth/ Community Services or Diploma in Community Services
- TCI training( preferred
- Assist Clients with Medication certificate (desirable)
- Experience with high challenging behaviors
- Ability to work a mixture of shifts including days, nights, sleepovers and weekends
- To be fully vaccinated against Covid- 19
If you are interested and looking for casual opportunities that offer flexibility and work life balance, please apply today here.
https://talentquarterapplications.entirehr.com.au/.